Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Discover how I tackled severe flooding on my property with effective foundation tanking and French drain installation in this comprehensive video. As heavy rains and storms threatened my valley-based property, water retention under the building became a significant issue. I detail the process of exposing and tanking the trench foundations, installing French drains around the entire structure, and the remarkable results—showing a previously waterlogged 4-inch space beneath the block and beam floor now completely dry. With a two-year success story, witness the power of these techniques, even without gutter installation. Explore the inspection of my French drains, utilizing clean-out points, a rare addition in the UK. Join me as I demonstrate how these methods transformed my property, providing lasting solutions against flooding challenges.
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About me:
I'm Aiden and I'm documenting what was supposed to be my barn conversion, which has now ended up being a new build. I don't have a trade, I just have a go and I'll be doing lots of work myself. This is the boring bit in grand designs that you don't get to see. Subscribe and follow along to find out how our future home turns out.
Instagram: instagram.com/the_aiden_project/?hl=en
contact email: aiden@acer-view.com
Discover how I tackled severe flooding on my property with effective foundation tanking and French drain installation in this comprehensive video. As heavy rains and storms threatened my valley-based property, water retention under the building became a significant issue. I detail the process of exposing and tanking the trench foundations, installing French drains around the entire structure, and the remarkable results—showing a previously waterlogged 4-inch space beneath the block and beam floor now completely dry. With a two-year success story, witness the power of these techniques, even without gutter installation. Explore the inspection of my French drains, utilizing clean-out points, a rare addition in the UK. Join me as I demonstrate how these methods transformed my property, providing lasting solutions against flooding challenges.
Inspection camera*: amzn.to/3FILAi8
Here's my Amazon page to check out the products I use*:
amazon.co.uk/shop/theaidenproject
*As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
About me:
I'm Aiden and I'm documenting what was supposed to be my barn conversion, which has now ended up being a new build. I don't have a trade, I just have a go and I'll be doing lots of work myself. This is the boring bit in grand designs that you don't get to see. Subscribe and follow along to find out how our future home turns out.
Instagram: instagram.com/the_aiden_project/?hl=en
contact email: aiden@acer-view.com
